# 117-s-1917: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021

117-s-1917, K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI); status became_law; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-01-05).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-s-1917
- Congress: 117
- Title: K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2021-05-27
- Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## Summary

**Strengthen K-12 cybersecurity**. This law creates a Department of Homeland Security initiative to study cyber risks to elementary and secondary schools and to publish voluntary recommendations and a training toolkit for school officials. - School leaders and IT staff get actionable materials. DHS must complete a study within 120 days, issue recommendations shortly after, and publish an online training toolkit to help schools implement those recommendations. - Students and school employees gain focused protections. The work targets risks to information systems, sensitive student and employee records, and security challenges tied to remote learning. - Teachers and local administrators help shape the guidance. The Director must consult teachers, school administrators, federal agencies, non‑federal cybersecurity experts, and private groups while developing the materials. - The guidance is public and optional. Findings, recommendations, and the toolkit will be posted on DHS’s website and schools may choose whether to adopt them.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2021-05-27T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA), 2021-06-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Cybersecurity help for K-12 schools: benefit, high. The law creates a K-12 cybersecurity initiative at DHS. DHS must study cyber risks to schools within 120 days of enactment. DHS also briefs Congress in that period. Within 60 days after the study, DHS issues cybersecurity recommendations and guidelines. Within 120 days after that, DHS posts an onli…

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- 117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National Police Week".
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## Sources
- [117-s-1917 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1917)

## Related
- [117-s-1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1605)
- [117-s-1404: Ghost Army Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1404)
- [117-sres-748: A resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of Representative Jac…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-748)
- [117-s-4587: Benjamin Berell Ferencz Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-4587)
- [117-sres-643: A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2022, as "National…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-643)
- [117-sres-621: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator Orrin G. Hatch.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-sres-621)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-s-1917 (as of 2026-01-05).